Description
Scrumptious scotcheroo bars blend peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch into an irresistible midwest dessert. Sweet layers create a nostalgic treat perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup, heating until the mixture reaches a gentle bubbling point and sugar completely dissolves, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and thoroughly incorporate peanut butter, ensuring a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Fold rice cereal into the warm mixture, gently coating each piece to create an even distribution.
- Transfer the cereal blend into a prepared 9×13 inch pan, using clean hands or a spatula to compress and level the surface uniformly.
- Combine chocolate and butterscotch chips in a microwave-safe container, melting at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each cycle until achieving a glossy, completely liquefied texture.
- Carefully drizzle the melted chip mixture over the cereal base, using a spatula to create an even, smooth chocolate layer.
- Allow the bars to rest at room temperature for approximately 30-45 minutes, permitting the topping to solidify before slicing into individual servings.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by reducing corn syrup or using alternative sweeteners like honey for a less sugary version.
- Ensure even coating of cereal by mixing slowly and gently to prevent breaking rice puffs.
- Create gluten-free variation by using certified gluten-free rice cereal and checking peanut butter labels.
- Prevent sticky hands when pressing mixture by lightly coating hands with cooking spray or wearing disposable gloves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg